Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL)and trusted connected aircraft service expertSITAONAIR are co-developing a state-of-the-art CrewTab designed to enhance inflight service delivery. PAL information will be delivered and stored in tablets provided to flight pursuers, enabling them to digitally view operational data, from general passenger profiles and company service bulletins, to the latest products and service offerings. The airline considers SITAONAIR’s CrewTab its … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines crew to enhance passenger experience with SITAONAIR– PAL CREW TAB
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CAAS unveils plans to transform Singapore aviation
The Air Transport Industry Transformation Map (ITM) was unveiled by Minister for Education (Schools) and Second Minister for Transport, Mr Ng Chee Meng at the Aviation Community Reception 2017 this evening. The Air Transport ITM outlines plans to create better jobs and career opportunities for workers in the aviation sector, as well as to support the sector’s growth and competitiveness over the coming years, where annual passenger traffic is expected to increase by three percent. The … [Read more...] about CAAS unveils plans to transform Singapore aviation
Bologna airport adds new convenience with self-service bag drop
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is offering passengers new self-service convenience when checking in their baggage with the introduction of SITA’s Scan&Fly bag drop units. Passengers can now check in their own bags in less than a minute, resulting in fewer queues and a better passenger experience overall. Bologna is the first Italian airport to install SITA’s Scan&Fly units. The new bag drop units will initially be used by low-cost carrier Ryanair before being extended to … [Read more...] about Bologna airport adds new convenience with self-service bag drop
Fraport traffic figures – March and First Quarter 2017
During the first quarter of 2017, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has continued its growth path: for the first time in the airport's history, more than 13 million passengers passed through Germany's largest aviation hub in the January-to-March period. This corresponds to a 1.5 percent increase year-on-year. Without the leap-year effect, a number of strikes and the late timing of the Easter holidays in 2017, the growth rate would have reached 3.1 percent. Cargo throughput (airfreight + airmail) also … [Read more...] about Fraport traffic figures – March and First Quarter 2017
ACI calls for solutions to relieve ban on carriage of large electronic items in the aircraft cabin
The recent ban on electronic items in the aircraft cabin by the United States and the United Kingdom for flights coming from selected airports has again highlighted the challenges that the industry faces in the current security climate. Airports, along with industry partners and governments, put security as a top priority and understand the need to implement measures rapidly when a heightened threat level is identified. However, information sharing and coordination on security measures … [Read more...] about ACI calls for solutions to relieve ban on carriage of large electronic items in the aircraft cabin
Airports company South Africa prepared ahead of travel peak season
Despite passenger traffic spikes over the holiday period, Airports Company South Africa has put in place plans to ensure that it delivers a world class service for its passengers during this busy time. During spikes in numbers of people making their way to the airport, some procedures may take longer than usual. Therefore airport users are encouraged to arrive at the airport earlier than usual. To ensure the uptime of these services, Airports Company South Africa works closely … [Read more...] about Airports company South Africa prepared ahead of travel peak season